Best Selling Books by JOHN LAYMAN

Co-creator of CHEW, JOHN LAYMAN, and artist AFU CHAN continue their terrifying exploration of space in this new volume! Captain Rigg''s past is revealed, and the Charon finds a haunted house in deep space. If only the crew could figure out how there''s still someone living insideÉ Collects OUTER DARKNESS #7-12

SERIES PREMIERE Life in hell ain’t easy. Demons try to torture you for all eternity. Monsters want to eat you. There’s a stunning lack of reliable indoor plumbing. And it’s almost impossible to get ice cream. At least, until today, when three condemned teens and their annoying tagalong demon frenemy embark on a daring scheme to hijack a demon lord’s delivery truck. What happens next will take them on an epic journey across the underworld, an infernal excursion of nonstop excitement, danger, and adventure. Presenting a devilishly fun new series from multiple Eisner-winning writer/letterer JOHN LAYMAN (CHEW, Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum) and Argentinian superstar artist JOK.

Batman must face the strangest and most bizarre adventure of his career, as he meets comics'' strangest and most bizarre hero... THE MAXX! IDW and DC Comics proudly present the most surreal, quirky, and wonderful crossover of all time! A devious new doctor at Arkham Asylum is conducting unconventional experiments into the human psyche, and he kicks off a chain reaction of disaster when he experiments on Arkham''s newest patient, The Maxx! The city of Gotham is starting to merge with The Maxx''s psychedelic mental landscape, known as the Outback, blurring the line between real and unreal. It''s up to Batman to save not just Gotham, but all of reality, and he and The Maxx are going to have to travel through some of the darkest places imaginable—the twisted minds of Batman''s greatest enemies! Join Batman and The Maxx on an off-kilter and unforgettable romp through the diabolical consciousnesses of Batman''s greatest foes. Legendary artist Sam Kieth (Sandman, Wolverine) returns to his greatest creation, The Maxx, and returns to Gotham as well, assisted by multi-Eisner Award-winning writer John Layman (Detective Comics, Chew).

Hostage or houseguest? In the deepest, darkest heart of hell, three best friends have rescued a kidnapped angel. Now they have to decide what to do with her.

All hail Emperor Penguin! The avian-themed antagonist has put a hit out on Bruce Wayne. Can Batman save himself from the menace of the Penguin?

When it comes to secrets and spies, who can you trust? No, seriously. We’re asking you. The Angels need to know. They are after a KGB agent in possession of American nuclear information and things are not what they seem. It looks like they will have to use their brains and karate action to get themselves out of this one!

Tony Chu, the cibopathic federal agent with the ability to get psychic impressions from what he eats, has been busy -- busy settling into married life, busy investigating one assignment after another that takes him to the most remote corners of the planet. Meanwhile, the people closest to Tony are conspiring to take on the brutal killer who murdered Tony''s twin sister. And this conspiracy includes Tony''s partner, his arch enemy _ and his teenage daughter! Presenting a new storyline of the New York Times Best Selling, Harvey and multiple Eisner Award-winner series about cops, crooks, cooks, cannibals, and clairvoyants. Collects CHEW #41-45, plus the blockbuster spin-off one-shot CHEW: WARRIOR CHICKEN POYO.

Food-powered master criminal Saffron Chu is back, staring down the barrel of the biggest—and strangest—score of her career. Return to the CHEW-niverse once again for Saffron’s second blood-soaked adventure in an alcoholic art heist that spans the centuries. Collects CHU #6-10

Somethin’ ain’t right with Charlie, and not only are the missions he’s sending the Angels on also “not right,” but they are downright treasonous as well. It hasn’t taken the Angels long to figure out this Charlie might not be their Charlie— which means the next mission he sends them on may very well be a suicide mission! The sexiest crimefighters of the 70s are back, baby, with their greatest adventure yet chronicled by the sexiest comic creators of the 21st Century, John Freakin’ Layman and Joe Frickin’ Eisma!! If you miss this issue you will sink into a pit of existential despair so deep and dark and profound it may take you the rest of your life to recover!!!

"CHICKEN TENDERS," Conclusion! The aftermath of last issue''s shocking events, and an ending that''s even MORE shocking. Plus, this issue comes with a WRAPAROUND TRI-FOLD COVER, starring everybody''s favorite government secret agent cyborg rooster, POYO!!!

Second-to-last-issue! One for the road.

"Season One" of OUTER DARKNESS concludes with a new ship, a new crew, and a new mission: hunt down the stolen Charon and bring the girl back.

Tony Chu is close to finding answers about the bird flu that killed millions. The only thing standing in his way is Mason Savoy, fellow cibopath, ex-mentor, and unrepentant murderer! Presenting the second-to-last storyline of the New York Times Bestselling, Harvey and multiple Eisner Award-winner series about cops, crooks, cooks, cannibals, and clairvoyants. Collects CHEW #51-55 & crossover CHEW/REVIVAL

Spawny declares War on all other Spawns! None shall be safe from his wrath! All shall grovel at his boot! None of the Spawns will ever laugh at him again!!!

The killer cock Poyo returns! Feathers will fly, and blood will spill! Plus: Tony Chu undercover!

''FAMILY RECIPES,'' Conclusion This is how you kill the Vampire...

After the return last issue of Callisto, Xena, Gabriele, Joxer and Autoylcus continue on their quest to serve as champions in the "God War" but is Callisto friend or Foe!

An all-new tale of high adventure and pulpish mystery from John Layman, New York Times-bestselling writer of Chew, and superstar artist Nick Bradshaw (Wolverine & the X-Men, Astonishing Spider-Man)! There''s a region in the Atlantic Ocean where planes disappear, ships are lost, and traveling souls go missing... never to be heard from again. And there''s an island within this place—mysterious and uncharted, untouched by time and civilization—where all who are lost end up. It’s a mysterious place inhabited by dinosaurs, pirates, crazed magicians, strange monsters... and a girl named Bermuda. Sixteen years old, scrappy, and a survivor, this has been the only life she has ever known. Until today. Today she discovers something on her island that will either open a doorway between her world and ours... or destroy them both!

This is it: The Last Story Arc! Five more issues. Yum!

For sale: One Cibopath, slightly used, extremely damaged.

The Warrior Princess is no stranger to death, but when she and Autolycus enter the realm of Hades, they find that all is not as it should be with the Lord of the Dead! What''s next for Xena after the closing of our special Xena event? Find out in this issue! You won''t believe who she''ll be meeting next!

"(SHE) DRUNK HISTORY," Part Three Saffron Chu just stumbled across the score of a lifetime. But can she stay drunk enough to pull it off?

Batman''s final confrontation with the Wrath is here. Can Batman stop his evil counterpart from claiming any more victims as an epic battle bursts onto the city streets?

"BLOOD PUDDIN''," Part one. New partner, new boss, new problems! Also: A new storyline!

TWO GREAT TASTES THAT TASTE REALLY WEIRD TOGETHER! Tony Chu heads to Wisconsin in two all-new original tales by the creative teams of both critically acclaimed titles! A great jumping-on point for readers who''ve heard how damn good these titles are on their own, and a twisted delight for those already in the know!

Revelations! Fights! Milkshakes!

The epic conclusion is at hand... can Bermuda and her friends survive?! Can THE WORLD even survive?! The door between dimensions is finally open, thanks to the science of our world, and the sorcery of Bermuda’s. Now both worlds are threatened, and the only hope for either is the brave 16-year-old island adventurer known as Bermuda!

MINISERIES PREMIERE What happens when you find out youÕre not the only Hellspawn? What if you also find out youÕre not the coolest Hellspawn? EasyÑyou kill them all!

The Caped Crusader is challenged by the mystery of the 900 in a special tale celebrating the 900th issue published of Detective Comics! Plus, Batman faces against two new foes: Emperor Penguin and the deadly vigilante known as the Wrath, a dark counterpart to the Dark Knight. Collects issues Batman: Detective Comics #19-24, Detective Comics Annual #2.

Segundo integral de este espectacular cómic. Anthony y Antonelle Chu son mellizos. Tony y Toni. Tony es cibópata. Eso significa que obtiene una impresión psíquica acerca del pasado de todo lo que mastica o ingiere. Toni es cibovidente, capaz de tener una visión del futuro de cualquier cosa viva que muerda o ingiera. Síguelos mientras investigan algunos de los casos más extraños, enfermizos y estrambóticos de este mundo. Recopila "Major League Chew", "Pasteles espaciales", "Manzanas podridas" y "Recetas familiares", la segunda etapa de veinte números de la retorcida y tenebrosamente divertida serie sobre polis, criminales, cocineros, caníbales y clarividentes. Este tomo también contiene el especial que fue un exitazo de ventas "Agente Secreto Poyo", el logro literario más sobresaliente e importante del siglo XXI, y probablemente de todo el próximo milenio. Editorial: Image.

They’ve got a mysterious boss who hides in the shadows and calls the shot. There are three of them, lovely and lethal, a trio of tough cookies you do NOT want to mess with. Introducing The Satanbratan, East Germany''s equivalent of the Angels— the EVIL equivalent! And these deadly, dastardly dames ain’t gonna rest until our favorite Angels are six feet under. By John Layman and Joe Eisma, your OTHER favorite angels!!! Comics will never be the same!!!!!

Xena: Warrior Princess returns! Dynamite Entertainment proudly collects the swashbuckling Xena comic book adventures from 2006-2007, including the complete "Contest of Pantheons" and "Dark Xena" storylines written by bestselling writer John Layman (Chew), plus the special "Strange Visitor" story from Xena Annual #1. Join Xena and her fan-favorite allies Gabrielle, Joxer, and Autolycus as they become embroiled in a feud reaching all the way up to the heavens, courtesy of the machinations of the ruthless Callisto! Also, Gabrielle makes a request of the Gods and learns a heartwrenching lesson about the care with which one must make a wish... leading to an unsettling change in Xena herself. Finally, the cast encounters a strange being from another world!

Life in hell ain’t easy. Demons try to torture you for all eternity. Monsters want to eat you. There’s a stunning lack of reliable indoor plumbing. And it’s almost impossible to get ice cream. At least, until today, when three condemned teens and their annoying tag-along demon frenemy embark on a daring scheme to hijack a demon lord’s delivery truck. What happens next will take them on an epic journey across the underworld, an infernal excursion of nonstop excitement, danger and adventure. Presenting a devilishly fun new series from multiple Eisner-winning writer/letterer JOHN LAYMAN (CHEW, Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum) and Argentinian superstar artist JOK. Collects IN HELL WE FIGHT #1-5, plus short stories

Ensign Hydzek has a secret. Ensign Hydzek is a spy.

Author of the critically acclaimed, award-winning Image series Chew John Layman takes over writing duties on DC Comics'' flagship titles DETECTIVE COMICS. The Dark Knight faces a series of his deadliest enemies, including Poison Ivy, Clayface, and the Penguin, all while dealing with the Joker and the League of Smiles as part of the events of the best-selling Bat-Family crossover "Death of the Family." Collects issues BATMAN: DETECTIVE COMICS #13-18

Captain Rigg''s past is revealed, and the Charon finds a haunted house in deep space. If only the crew could figure out how there''s still someone living inside

Part 2 of 5: Detective Makoto Sato is on a quest to bring down the Takahashi crime syndicate. Sato''s efforts earn him a one-way trip to a tropical getaway, courtesy of the Tokyo criminal underworld. The exotic locale? MONSTER ISLAND! Alone and facing death at the hands of both gangsters and goliaths, Sato must use his wits to survive - and enlist the aid of some most unusual friends. Join superstar creators John Layman (Chew) and Alberto Ponticelli (Unknown Soldier) for this unusual and exciting mini-series of monster mayhem!

The first four issues of DYNAMITE''S all new XENA comic book series - the Contest of Pantheons - are presented here in the very first DYNAMITE XENA TRADE PAPERBACK COLLECTION! Writer John Layman and artist Fabiano Neves have brought back the Warrior Princess to great acclaim and now you can see what everyone else it talking about! Xena and her well-loved cast of friends and villains get in between a feud that reaches all the way up to the heavens as they fight in the "Contest of Pantheons" featuring Xena, Gabrielle, Joxer, Autolycus and the return of Callisto! This new TBP Collection features: * Reprints 1-4 of all-new Xena series * Includes complete cover gallery

The best-selling anthology just upped the ante! This giant new issue boasts installments of _Ghost_, _Mister X_, and the debut of Michael Avon Oeming''s _The Wild Rover_! *Delve into sci-fi with a new comic tie-in to TNT''s _Falling Skies_!